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Richard Byrds attempt to fly the Atlantic
The Fokker Trimotor aeroplane, America, in which the American aviator and naval officer Richard Evelyn Byrd (1888-1957) attempted to fly the Atlantic non-stop from the USA to France in the hope of winning the Orteig Prize. Unfortunately, during a practice takeoff the plane crashed, severely injuring a co-pilot and slightly injuring Byrd. While the plane was being repaired, Charles Lindbergh won the prize
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Atlantic Aviator Byrd Competition Crashed Evelyn Fokker Invention Lindbergh Pilot Practice Prize Publicity Repaired Stop Take Off Technology Trimotor Winning 1927 Injuring
14"x11" Photo Print
Experience history in print with Media Storehouse's selection of photographic prints. This captivating image showcases Richard Byrd's daring attempt to fly the Atlantic, as he piloted the Fokker Trimotor aeroplane, named America, on his quest to make a non-stop transatlantic flight from the USA to France in 1931. This exquisite print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is an essential addition to any history or aviation enthusiast's collection. Rights Managed. #History #Aviation #RichardByrd
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 21cm (14" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this historic photograph, American aviator and naval officer Richard Evelyn Byrd (1888-1957) stands beside the wreckage of the Fokker Trimotor aeroplane, named "America," which he had hoped would carry him and his crew across the Atlantic Ocean from the United States to France, winning the coveted Orteig Prize. The year was 1927, an era of technological innovation and public fascination with aviation. Byrd, an experienced pilot and explorer, had embarked on this daring mission to claim the prize, which had been offered by a wealthy Frenchman, Raymond Orteig, to the first aviator to fly solo non-stop between New York and Paris. However, during a practice takeoff, tragedy struck. The plane crashed, severely injuring the co-pilot and slightly injuring Byrd. As the crew worked to repair the damaged aircraft, the news of the accident spread, and the public's attention shifted. Meanwhile, Charles Lindbergh, another American aviator, seized the opportunity and successfully completed the transatlantic flight on May 20, 1927, winning the Orteig Prize and securing his place in history. The Fokker Trimotor, a three-engine transport aircraft, was a technological marvel of the 1920s, representing the pinnacle of aviation technology at the time. Despite the setback, Byrd's attempt to fly the Atlantic marked an important chapter in the history of aviation, demonstrating the courage and determination of the pioneering aviators of the era.
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